Saturday, 1 January 2011

The Egypt Diaries - Monday 8th November 2010

Last day - decided not to do any exercise. Said goodbye to the animation team. Unfortunately, today was for most their day-off. I had a temporary tattoo done by the swimming pool and poised for pictures with 2 of the female animation team. I then took pictures of the hotel inside and out.

I bid farewell to Mr Aldo and for the last time said how much I enjoyed my stay at the Il Mercato.

Had a robust conversation with Natalya about various aspects of the property. We eventually came to the conclusion to agree to disagree about areas of the hotel which could be improved upon but which she clearly did not think needed to be. Of the many subjects discussed the two which drew most heat was first bringing food into the hotel and second 24 hour all inclusivity (I felt that the mini-bar in the room should be free). I said that my review would be constructive and very positive about Il Mercato. She and I left on good terms.

Dreading the flight back and what awaits me. I know that I have been broken into by my toerag of a neighbour that I have mentioned in my previous diaries. I need to brace myself and expect the worse.

The Thomson plane home was not particularly comfortable. It was akin to me riding my obstinate camel in the dessert. I sometimes feel that Thomson should get rid of the seats and install hand rails and be done with it.

I had no need to worry my flat was in the same condition as I left it 2 weeks ago. All that stress was for nothing and it did put a cloud over my holiday. My most sincere apologies to my neighbour he's not a bad guy after all - he helped me up the 3 flight of stairs with my heavy suitcase on my return - Top Bloke!

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